FRANCHISE SALES LEADERSHIP
Deliver top tier performance through credible, consultative, highly structured sales processes.
Longstanding relationships with all major franchise broker organizations and a perfect FTC compliance history.
“STEVE IS AN ABSOLUTE SUPER STAR!”
“He brought tremendous relationships with key players which increased our lead flow and the credibility of SNAP FITNESS. His contribution to our highly structured sales process and fantastic way with both brokers and franchise candidates did great things for SNAP FITNESS AND BRANDONE Franchise Development”
Kurt Landwehr, President/CEO BrandOne Franchise Development
“STEVE MARCUS IS IN THE TOP 5 FRANCHISE SALES PROFESSIONALS IN OUR INDUSTRY”
Bruce Krebs; Top ranked franchise broker, The Entrepreneur’s Source…
Director, Franchise Development @ From June 2013 to Present (2 years 7 months) Vice President, Franchise Development @ •Recruited by CEO to provided leadership in all areas of franchise sales resulting in the company being ranked by Entrepreneur Magazine as the #1 fastest growing senior care franchise system in the USA in the January 2011 Franchise 500 Rankings among over 12 competing brands.
Personally involved throughout the sales process in closing sales of over 150 franchised units and Area Representatives.
Ranked as the top ranked senior care franchise among 6 competing brands for 24 months on the FranChoice Honor Roll; July 2010; January 2011; July 2011; January 2012.
Received the 2011 FranNet Commitment to Excellence award; ABC was the only senior care franchise among 6 competing brands to receive the honor From April 2010 to June 2013 (3 years 3 months) Franchise Development Director @ From January 2009 to March 2010 (1 year 3 months) President @ FRANCHISE DEVELOPMENT INC. Superior, CO August, 2007 – February 2009
Founder, President
Provided contract franchise sales services exclusively to BRANDONE Franchise Development; Representing SNAP FITNESS INC.,
Personal Performance Highlights:
Closed sales of 91 units.
81% of closings were multi-unit transactions.
Directed autonomous sales process facilitating from introduction through signed agreements.
Aggressively lead consultant based lead development.
Entrepreneur Magazine Franchise 500 rankings:
SNAP Fitness rankings increased from # 206 in 2007 to # 24.
SNAP Fitness ascended from #11 in 2007 to #2 in the Top 10 new franchise rankings.
SNAP Fitness ascended from #51 in 2007 to #5 in the Top 10 fastest growing franchise companies. From August 2007 to January 2009 (1 year 6 months) Franchise Development Specialist @ Provided high-level consultative sales leadership at world’s largest franchisor of peer advisory boards and business coaching. Manage sales process: initial screening, behavioral assessments, FDD and franchise agreement legal review, validation, and closing. Identify and pursue new business through multiple channels.
Contributed to increase from #475 to #200 in Entrepreneur Magazine franchise ranking.
Developed and maintained critical broker network relationships.
Handpicked by chairman to participate in national speaking tour to promote McGraw-Hill published book. Co-chaired speaking engagements and presented unique franchise features. From June 2004 to July 2007 (3 years 2 months)
Drake University Steve Marcus is skilled in: Franchising, Franchise Consulting, Sales, Sales Management, Public Speaking, Presentations, Coaching, Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Start-ups, Income Statement, Small Business, Lead Generation, New Business Development, Team Building